An exciting opportunity to join a growing team in a modern, stand - alone Children’s Emergency Department by the s ea in the South East of England.

This role is designed to increase the provision of consultant-delivered care in the Children’s Emergency Department during peak hours over weekends.

Working as part of a busy and vibrant team, you will lead on the delivery of excellent care within the paediatric emergency department ,

This post will contribute to the consultant-led care provided in the Children’s emergency Department and to increased consultant presence at weekends.

This role is designed to increase the provision of consultant-delivered care in the Children’s Emergency Department during peak hours over weekends.

These posts are suitable for consultants with an interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine / Acute Paediatrics from either a Paediatric or Emergency Medicine background. The role will complement the existing team of 9 regular Children’s Emergency Department consultants.

Working as part of a busy and vibrant team, you will lead on the delivery of excellent care within the paediatric emergency department.

Two types of post

The post is 1.99PA (1.75DCC; 0.25 SPA) and it is anticipated this will consist of working the equivalent of 1 in 8 weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday 3pm-2am).

The post is 1.68PA (1.44DCC; 0.24 SPA) and it is anticipated this will consist of working the equivalent of 1 in 10 weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday 3pm-2am).

Rotas and job planning occur on the HealthRota platform allowing flexibility in rostering of shifts and the potential to self rota .

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

To Provide consistently excellent consultant delivered and supervised care in the paediatric emergency department

To work as part of the consultant, nursing and directorate team to protect and enhance the reputation of the Alex, leading its development as the children’s hospital for the South East Coast region.

To work collaboratively with other specialties

To contribute to undergraduate teaching of medical students at BSMS

To provide high quality postgraduate teaching and experience to doctors, nurses and allied health professionals in training

To support junior doctors in clinical and educational supervisor roles

To ensure our personal and organisational responsibility for safeguarding children and young people is honoured effectively

To ensure our personal and organisational responsibility for the delivery of safe and high quality services for children, responsive to the needs of them and their families, is honoured effectively

To contribute to the delivery of services which are financially responsible and efficient

To work with the Academic Department of Paediatrics and BSMS to establish a respected research programme and presence in national and international peer reviewed journals and meetings

Work effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, including the CAMHS liaison service

To support the development of innovative models of care, including the development of advanced nursing roles

The department is committed to ensuring all consultants are treated equally and fairly.

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant , in consultation, where practicable , with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.